The Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series is the highest level of professional bass fishing tournaments. Competitors must qualify for the series through the Turtlebox Bassmaster Opens or the B.A.S.S. Nation, and anglers who are already on the Elite Series must re-qualify each year by maintaining enough points throughout the season. The pro anglers compete all season for the opportunity to win points toward the Progressive Bassmaster Angler of the Year award and to qualify for the Bassmaster Classic.
The series was founded in 2006. Its predecessors were the Bassmaster Tour, Top 150 and Top 100.
Series Supporting Sponsors
The Latest
I’m just killin’ time
Right now, I’m killing time at a friend’s house in Nashville before heading to Missouri for Monster Energy’s SMX Supercross Championship. Because I’m sponsored by Monster Energy, I attend and...
Inside Elite Boats: Brandon Lester
Take an inside look at Brandon Lester's tournament rig from the 2026 Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series season!
Fall is my favorite time of year
Fall is in the air, and I love it. I love football, the cooler weather, the fall colors and spending time with my family. I also love winding down and...
Time for a reset
This year was something I’m not used to, and it’s certainly not a year I’m proud of as a professional angler. I had the worst year of my 21-year career...
B.A.S.S. continues 50/50 technology format for 2027 Elite Series
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Following a successful debut that delivered compelling competition and strong fan engagement, B.A.S.S. announced today that the Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series will continue using the same forward-facing live sonar structure...
Back to basics for big fish this fall
Once fall starts to roll around, many of the most serious bass anglers get excited about hunting. I’m in that camp – I can’t wait to sit in the deer...
Reflecting on my tough season
If I had to summarize my 2026 Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series season, I’d use words like “unknown” and “confused.” A lot of the lakes we went to were places where...
Elite season finale captivated angling audience
The Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series season finale at the St. Lawrence River provided fans with must-see TV and one of the most incredible finishes I can remember as a competitive...
David Mullins reconnects with Ross Chastain at Bristol Motor Speedway
David Mullins reconnects with his Bassmaster Classic Celebrity Pro-Am partner Ross Chastain at Bristol Motor Speedway!
Getting back on track
As I look back on my fourth Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series season, I see areas where I can improve, but I also see solid progress that gives me encouragement going...
Inside Iaconelli’s Toyota Tundra
Mike Iaconelli gives a full tour of his 2026 Toyota Tundra he traveled the country in during his final season on the Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series.
Unpredictable Lake Ontario tests nerves and equipment
I was watching the first day of competition in the Bassmaster Elite at the St. Lawrence River, and it made me realize how far we’ve come with boating equipment. Several...
